|
|
Post by Dustin on Apr 7, 2009 22:04:05 GMT -5
It was mentioned that there was interest in a Spring Pre-Season Tune Up Session the only problem was where do we do it. Well bigalvb has volunteered his place for us to do so in Allendale. A few of you have been to his house to help with his unique Bug. He has a small garage and a paved driveway with plenty of room. Hopefully the weather will hold up. Well anyway we cant do it without cars to work on so what does everyone have? Keep in mind we want to keep this down to Oil Changes/ Valve Adjustments/ Fluid Changes/ Points/ Plugs and Wires/ Timing and Carb Adjustments/ Diagnosis/ Etc. Also the date we are shooting for is the 18th a week before the show.
So lets get a list going and a list of those bringing tools and know how.
Where And When
Alan's House
10501 Mapleview Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
Lets shoot for Noonish
Cars to be worked on:
Jerry - 67 Beetle - Timing/Tins.
Dave - 70 Bus - Electrical Issue
Alan - 70 Beelte - Brakes/Shifter/Gear Lube
AJ - 69 Ghia - Gear Lube
Dan - 66 Beetle - Shifter
Bren - 67 Beetle - Generator
Mike H - 70 Ghia - Timing/Oil Change/Clutch Issue
Tech's/Tool And Knowledge Guys
AJ - Tools/Books/Knowledge.
Dustin - Tools/Books/Knowledge
Glen - Tools/Books/Knowledge
|
|
jmallen05
1600dp
Posts: 602
Joined: Jul 6, 2008 14:40:12 GMT -5
|
Post by jmallen05 on Apr 8, 2009 9:36:37 GMT -5
My car probably needs the timing looked at.
jerry
|
|
jmallen05
1600dp
Posts: 602
Joined: Jul 6, 2008 14:40:12 GMT -5
|
Post by jmallen05 on Apr 8, 2009 11:03:58 GMT -5
Also like a moron, when I put my pulley back on I forgot to put the engine tin that sits behind it back on, so I could do that too.
jerry
|
|
vw1302
1500sp
71 Super Beetle, 70 Bus ,72 Standard Beetle, 99 New Beetle
Posts: 442
Joined: Sept 7, 2008 16:08:49 GMT -5
|
Post by vw1302 on Apr 8, 2009 13:29:13 GMT -5
I have already changed oil and adjusted my valves, but I do have a taillight that is not working on bus, could use some help fixing that, its NOT the bulb..lol
|
|
Ruffuss
1600dp
Posts: 2,795
Joined: Jun 25, 2008 19:13:16 GMT -5
|
Post by Ruffuss on Apr 8, 2009 16:02:12 GMT -5
Sorry I have a (grandson) soccer game on the 18th Later Kenn
|
|
|
|
Post by Dustin on Apr 8, 2009 16:55:25 GMT -5
That's too bad Kenn, What time is it over with maybe you can still make it? OK so we have Jerry for timing and tins and Dave for an electrical issue.
|
|
Southpaw
1600dp
The Green Tin Can
Posts: 1,521
Joined: Sept 9, 2008 5:56:22 GMT -5
|
Post by Southpaw on Apr 8, 2009 18:54:04 GMT -5
I will help where I can , I need something to put in to Map Quest . PM me . I have some tools and will have them with me .
|
|
|
|
Post by bren on Apr 8, 2009 19:09:27 GMT -5
What time are you thinking of doing this?
|
|
|
|
Post by Dustin on Apr 8, 2009 19:16:46 GMT -5
Not sure, Whats a good time for everyone?
|
|
|
|
Post by ghiastein on Apr 9, 2009 7:25:33 GMT -5
I can be available on the 18 at any time.
I will be able to to oil changes, valve adjustments. tune ups and timing adjustments. If any one has wiring issues let me know ahead of time so I can prepare the correct wire diagram. I will bring tools and some supplies.
Remember to gather all of your tune up parts and oil change stuff before the GTG and bring it along.
|
|
dansam
1600dp
Posts: 2,434
Joined: Oct 25, 2008 7:23:39 GMT -5
|
Post by dansam on Apr 9, 2009 8:23:29 GMT -5
Please post a full gps friendly address and Ill try to show up. I should be done with the headliner by then so mechanically I dont have much left to do but mess with the shifter (bushings?) and maybe change out the trans fluid.
Dan
|
|
bigalvb
1500sp
Posts: 117 
Joined: Sept 15, 2008 18:04:59 GMT -5
|
Post by bigalvb on Apr 9, 2009 8:35:57 GMT -5
Hey all! Can't wait to see some of you for the second time and some for the first time!
I hope to have my 70 back and I think the brakes have an issue. It's currently @ the upholstery shop but they're taking their sweet time so I may have to bring it home for this event since there will be a lot of knowledge here.
Would also like to change my tranny fluid (*how many quarts needed?*) and look at my shifter. Also where can I get a brake light switch or two as the one brake light doesn't work?
Address is: 10501 Mapleview Ave, Allendale, 49401. Real easy to get to from almost anywhere.
The more the merrier, right? I promised my wife she doesn't have to cook again and she may not even be here. Quite a few restaurants around and I'll ice down a bunch of soda and provide coffee.
Hope to see lots of you here; any questions/concerns, please ask.
Alan
|
|
|
|
Post by ghiastein on Apr 9, 2009 9:44:42 GMT -5
A regular Beetle transmission holds about 2.6 Quarts
|
|
|
|
Post by bren on Apr 9, 2009 15:52:00 GMT -5
A regular Beetle transmission holds about 2.6 Quarts What do you recommend they buy? Brand? Weight? |
|
|
|
Post by bren on Apr 9, 2009 15:53:42 GMT -5
I am not sure if I can be there or not. Still sorting out our schedule. I will let you know.
Can't think of anything to do on my car that is urgent. I would like to get the dome light working though. Today on the way home I found my oil bath air cleaner to be leaking oil. Might need to have the experts look at that if I can't figure it out by then. Otherwise I will help where I can.
|
|
